Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) problems are the primary reasons why children visit the pediatrician every year. In fact, ear infections are the most common type of illness in children. These chronic infections account for approximately 15 to 30 million visits to the doctor each year. Other frequent pediatric ENT issues include tonsillitis (an inflammation […]
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You can’t hide hearing loss, but you can hide hearing aids. Hearing is something many of us take for granted. When hearing becomes difficult, we tend to overlook it until a loved one notices a change in our behavior. Luckily, living with hearing loss is nothing like it use to be. Thanks to modern technology, […]
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Starting back-to-school can be both an exciting and stressful time. For parents, starting a new school year is a great time to check up on your child’s health and make sure they are protected against childhood illnesses. Here are three ways Premier Medical can help get the kids ready for a great school year: Eye […]
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Have you ever noticed a small, painful red lump on your eyelid before? Chances are, you had a stye. Like a pimple, styes are caused by bacteria that infect the oil glands on your skin. In this case, the oil glands on your eyelid called the meibomian glands. These painful lumps are generally harmless and may […]
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Head and neck cancer will affect more than 55,000 American’s this year. Luckily, most head and neck cancers are not only preventable, they also show early warning signs. Remember the key to treating cancer is early detection. Premier Medical ENT physician, Dr. Brian Sullivan shared his thoughts on head and neck cancer, read his interview […]
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Your eyes can tell a lot about your health. Dr. Gregory Jackson with Premier Medical says that getting routine eye exams not only can help correct vision problems, it can also find chronic systemic diseases like diabetes. This is why it’s so important to get regular eye exams, no matter how old you are or […]
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Is your vision not as clear as it used to be? If things look blurry or hazy, cataracts could be to blame. Even though cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss in adults 40+, most adults are unaware of the condition and the factors that put their sight at risk. Cataracts, […]
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Ever wonder what’s causing your allergy symptoms; could it be the changing of the seasons or the peanuts you ate? Not knowing what you’re allergic to can be both dangerous and bothersome. Luckily, allergy testing is more accurate and convenient than ever before. So, why muddle through another year of allergies when you could know […]
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45 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but not many stick to them. This year, Premier Medical wants to encourage you to stick to one resolution – live well. Here are four ways Premier Medical can help you live well in 2017. Eye Exam The most important thing you can do in 2017, is schedule […]
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It’s the most wonderful time of year! With holiday cheer cropping up on every corner, it’s hard to ignore the sounds of the holidays, unless you have hearing loss. People with hearing loss can sometimes fill lost in the noise of the season. Attending holiday parties and family gatherings can be challenging listening situations. This […]
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